Proverbs 1:33
Evangelical Heritage Version
33 But whoever listens to me will live in safety.
He will be secure, without fear of evil.”
Proverbs 1:33
Lexham English Bible
33 Whoever listens to me will dwell in security
and rest securely[a] from dread and disaster.”
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:33 Or “be at ease, peace”
Proverbs 3:21-26
Evangelical Heritage Version
21 My son, do not take your eyes off these things.
Guard sound judgment and insight.
22 They will be life for your soul
and grace to adorn your neck.
23 Then you will walk safely on your way,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid.
When you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
nor of the destruction of the wicked when it comes,
26 because the Lord will be your confidence.
He will keep your foot from being caught.
Proverbs 3:21-26
Lexham English Bible
21 My child, may they[a] not escape from your sight;[b]
may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.
22 They shall be life for your soul[c]
and adornment[d] for your neck.
23 Then you will walk in the confidence of your ways,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 If you sit down, you will not panic,[e]
and if you lie down, then your sleep shall be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden panic,[f]
or the storm of wickedness that will come.
26 Yahweh will be your confidence[g]
and guard your foot from capture.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:21 Grammatically, “they” most likely refers to clouds (3:20). In context, “they” may refer to wisdom and understanding (3:13).
- Proverbs 3:21 Literally “eyes”
- Proverbs 3:22 Or “inner self”
- Proverbs 3:22 Or “favor”
- Proverbs 3:24 Or “fear, dread”
- Proverbs 3:25 Or “fear, dread”
- Proverbs 3:26 Literally “in your confidence”
Proverbs 10:25
Evangelical Heritage Version
25 When the storm has passed, the wicked person is no more,
but the righteous person has an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:25
Lexham English Bible
25 With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness,
but the righteous have a foundation forever.
Proverbs 10:29-30
Evangelical Heritage Version
29 The way of the Lord is a fortress for a person who has integrity,
but it brings destruction for evildoers.
30 A righteous person will never be toppled,[a]
but wicked people will not dwell on earth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:30 Or knocked off his foundation
Proverbs 10:29-30
Lexham English Bible
29 A stronghold for the upright is the way of Yahweh,
but ruin belongs to evildoers.[a]
30 The righteous one is forever; he will not be removed.
But the wicked will not remain in the land.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:29 Literally “them who do evil”
- Proverbs 10:30 Or “earth”
Proverbs 12:3
Evangelical Heritage Version
3 A person cannot be made secure by wickedness,
but the roots of the righteous will never be uprooted.
Proverbs 12:3
Lexham English Bible
3 A person will not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
Proverbs 19:23
Evangelical Heritage Version
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life.
One who has it rests content.
He will not be disturbed by trouble.
Proverbs 19:23
Lexham English Bible
23 Fear of Yahweh leads to life;
he who is filled with it will rest—he will not suffer harm.
Proverbs 28:26
Evangelical Heritage Version
26 A person who trusts in his own ideas is a fool,
but a person who walks in wisdom will be kept safe.
Proverbs 28:26
Lexham English Bible
26 He who trusts in his own heart[a] is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:26 Or “mind,” or “sense”
Proverbs 29:25
Evangelical Heritage Version
25 Being afraid of a man sets a trap,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will be secure.
Proverbs 29:25
Lexham English Bible
25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
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